TOUCH A TRUCK: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, H. Odell Weeks Recreation Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; children can play on bulldozers, police cars, ambulances, more; bring swimsuit for a soak down from the fire truck provided by the City of Aiken Public Safety

GOLD PANNING: 9 a.m. Saturday and third Saturdays through October, Heritage Gold Mine Park, 209 N. Mine St., McCormick; learn how to pan for gold, keep what you find; historic gold mine with features of the original 1850s mine; town sits on 4.5 miles of tunnels; panning instruction, gem screening for the little ones, tours of the mine

STORYTIME AT THE PARK: 10-11 a.m. Aug. 7, Crosland Park shelter, 1676 Aldrich St., Aiken; stories, games and light refreshments; each child will receive a free book; for ages 8 and under, children younger than 4 must be accompanied by an adult; (803) 642-7634